Elektra – a buxom superhero who normally graces the pages of a self-titled Marvel Comics series – has signed a modeling contract with Karin Models.

“We hope to secure her major cosmetics deals or fashion advertising deals,” says Scott Lipps, president of Karin.

The agency has already made up a composite card and a portfolio for Elektra, as for any other model, to show to potential clients.

Lipps, whose firm has been in business for 26 years, admits his latest client is “a little bit unconventional.”

But Elektra, he says, “is beautiful and sexy.” And in light of recent developments – such as the release of the movie “Final Fantasy,” which features a completely computer-generated actress in the lead – Lipps says, “There’s never been a better time for something like this.”

Others in the ultra-competitive modeling industry aren’t so sure.

“It’s the stupidest thing I ever heard,” declared Sean Patterson, executive vice president of Wilhemina Models. “I think people can relate to a living, breathing human being a lot better than to a comic character. Besides, why do they have to use her? They can just draw any sexy woman they want. We’re sticking with the real thing.”

Lipps admits Elektra can’t do everything Estella Warren and other models on his agency’s roster can do.

“Obviously, she’s not going out on casting calls. There are no go-sees. And there’s no catwalk at the present time.”

But Marvel Comics says Elektra is destined for supermodel status.

“There is no doubt she will be a survivor in the cutthroat fashion business,” said Ellen Sevin, vice president of licensing for Marvel.